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World Leaders in Noninvasive Movement Disorder Treatment

In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM), UMMC was among an international group of investigators studying a new noninvasive treatment, MRI-guided focused ultrasound. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the treatment was found to significantly improve tremors and quality of life in patients with essential tremor (ET), the most common movement disorder.

Regional Leader in Epilepsy, Recognized and Accredited by the NAEC

As a leader in the region, UMMC's Epilepsy Center is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Center as a level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

Designated Comprehensive Center of Excellence in Stroke Care and Research

As one of just three comprehensive stroke centers in the state, the UMMC Stroke Center uses a multidisciplinary approach while treating complex stroke patients. Time is critical when treating stroke patients, and UMMC's team are experts in emergency cases, looking to reduce disability and mortality.

Innovators in Research and Clinical Trials

As one of the top 10 programs in the country in research funding for a variety of neurologic diseases, scientists and physicians at the University of Maryland have broken new ground in the development of neurological treatments through clinical trials. We maintain an interactive, multidisciplinary research program to bring the latest advances to patient care.